Easy Steps to Keep Yourself Safe While Traveling in Times of COVID-19

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As travel restrictions have begun to slightly ease up during the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis, those who are opting to do modified trips should do so with safety in mind.

Taking certain measures to protect your own health as well as the heath of others around you can help you minimize the risk of potentially being exposed to infection while traveling. Here are three must-dos for safety during COVID-19.

Always Wear a Mask When in Public Spaces

This should go without saying by now, but wearing a mask in public spaces when in close proximity to others is something that you should be doing now, both at home and while on vacation. Both cloth and medical masks infinitely slow down the transmission of the virus.

Sanitize and Wash Your Hands Frequently

Going on a trip means that you will probably be touching plenty of items that aren’t in the comfort of your home and which could harbor the COVID-19 virus. Keep yourself safe by frequently sanitizing your hands either with hand sanitizer or by washing them with soap and water.

Avoid Crowded Indoor Spaces

Outdoor activities are the safest thing you can do on vacation now, as being in an open-air setting greatly reduces the risk of virus transmission. With that in mind, it’s for the best at this point to avoid visits to crowded indoor spaces like museums and packed subway stations.